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7.12.2017 NCL Policy Call State directors' meeting · Cost sharing arrangements between one-stop centers and local providers was a big topic of conversation; some states like MA are seeking permission to do that at the state level but unclear what the policy is. MOUs were due July 1, 2017; cost sharing is still being worked out · Kim Ford "this administration recognizes the adult learner" · 17 new state directors · MOE special session - information sheets for each state; Deborah/Jeff Carter will reach out to Pat Tyler for this information · CP checklist - by NOVA Research; intended for AtB? (see attached) EMPOWER Act [Economic Mobility, Prosperity, and Opportunity with Waivers that Enable Reforms for States Act of 2017]: S.1427 · Super waivers allowing "Gov to apply...to carry out a project for a 4-year waiver to consolidate, replace, or alter eligibility requirements for 2 or more covered programs" including all WIOA S.1427 - A bill to provide States with the option of applying for and receiving temporary waivers for the States to experiment with new approaches that integrate Federal programs in order to provide more coordinated and holistic solutions to families in need, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (Introduced 06/26/2017) (Rubio and Purdue co-sponsors): Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Republican "Tuesday Group" letter in support of raising caps · Even though a small number, it's a big deal. NCL, ProLiteracy, others sending thank you tweets for this letter. Encourage others to send reports Projected $5 billion cut to Labor-HHS-Education · July 13th @ 4:30. The Labor H cut is the highest of all NDD; once this number comes out, we need to be ready to send communications. COABE Education and Elevate may be a way to get people a means to communicate quickly. Gutiérrez Warns Those With DACA & TPS To Prepare For The Worst After CHC Meets With DHS Sec. Kelly "Trump, Sessions and Kelly want to take 800,000 DREAMers with DACA and hundreds of thousands with TPS who are registered with the government and in compliance with the law and make them into criminals, felons, and deportees in the next few months. Anyone with a conscience who thinks legal immigration is an integral part of who we are as a country just got called to action." http://bit.ly/2sQKBoX Perkins CTE Bill - if your organization has issued comments, please send to Jeff Carter OMB source confirmed that there has been a rumor about proposing moving OCTAE to DOL but this person does not think there is much chance this could happen. [clasp-email-logo] Judy Mortrude Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Postsecondary and Economic Success CLASP | 1200 18th Street NW | Suite 200 | Washington, DC 20036 p (202) 906-8014 cell (651) 276-7067 | jmortrude@clasp.org<mailto:jmortrude@clasp.org> Receive updates<http://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5728/p/salsa/web/common/public/content?content_item_KEY=5471> from CLASP's Center for Postsecondary and Economic Success! [http://www.charitynavigator.org/_gfx_/promo/new/4star88x31.gif] <http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=9420#.Vstdxk9GW71>